Hi Gina,
Wow, I have had nothing but positivity from sharing examples of work. Most students appreciate being shown exactly what is expected of them.
Patricia
If students are taking offense, look again at how you approached the subject. Many adult learners are very sensitive to condescending remarks or comparisons that poke fun at 'incompetence'. Some may see themselves in the poor examples, and feel that the instructor has the potential to be overly judgemental. For this reason, I try to focus solely on the objective reasons that some work may receive low scores, and reserve comments about the poor quality of the work.
Students often need direction! By showing examples, it gives them a chance to challenge themselves to a higher level.
It is helpful to show students examples of work they will be doing to allow them the opportunity of knowing the expectation of their assignments. This is something that I incorporate into my classes. I like to show the students a student sample that was done well. This way they know what I expect, and that if another student did a good job, they can do it as well.
Hi Alma,
Students become very motivated and confident when examples are shared.
Patricia
Hi Roxanne,
I concur! Most learners are visual. If they can see it, they believe that they can accomplish it.
Patricia
Hi Susan,
It may, but there are a lot of students like knowing in advance what is expected of them. Some students do like to get started early.
Patricia
I think that working ahead to far might make it harder on some students.
Most students are visualized learners.
So they know and see it in black and white, no questions.
I believe students will have the ability to picture themselves doing the work better. They will have greater confidence in their choice and their ability to do the work.
Showing students projects in a new class can reinforce the reasoning for taking the class. They can easily be motivated by the work and also inspired to do their project at the level that would inspire others.
The students need visuals to learn showing helps with learning
I have done that during class; when I went over a homework assignment, and some of the students took offense...they felt I was comparing one to the other, and I reinforced the idea was to show a good example. This was n adult learner, and I think that that is what contributed to the problem. How would you do this with an adult learner; as I think they are insulted or take it as a put down.
I completely agree. Adult learners, especially those that have been in the work force, want to know exactly what is expected of them and in what time frame so that they can plan their time and committments. Most adult learners are juggling multiple things such as family, friends, children, school and others.
I think it is important to show students examples of what is expected so that they know what is expected of them and to help releive any anxiety and the fear of the unknown. This way the student can put forth more effort in and outside the classroom.
The example will: 1) alleviate student fears and jitters because they see an "end product" (and therefore, strengthens their belief that the course is do-able); 2)help the students with goal setting and creative/critical thinking skills as they themselves will be planning the implementation of strategies in order to create an end product of their own
Sometimes students read into an assignment the wrong way to complete it. By showing the correct way students will be more successful when completing an assignment.
Hi Vicki,
I like the idea of a range of examples. I like to show, A, B, C, D, and F graded examples so that students get it all.
Patricia
You can show examples of work that recieved high scores and examples that recieved low or failing scores and explain why. This will help students understand what is expected in the project.
